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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released July 2007
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung WB250F, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was brought out 6 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro grades vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S5 Pro WB250F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 WB250F Fujifilm S5 Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2007Fresher by 67 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung WB250F

 Fujifilm S5 Pro WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro comes with outer dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro vs the WB250F.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and WB250F is 55 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and WB250F.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S5 Pro featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB250F will resolve extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (920g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
47
lighter than competition in class (920g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
9
no video recording
35
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Samsung WB250F
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProSamsung WB250F
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Samsung WB250F
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2007-07-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 448 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $548 $250